HR3SX6 - Cross-cultural Management and Global Leadership 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HR3SX6 | ||
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| Module Title: | Cross-cultural Management and Global Leadership | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Monica Gibson-Sweet | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100085 - human resource management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
A key aspect of any managerial or leadership role in an international context is the ability to motivate and manage people effectively across national boundaries. This module explores the influence of national institutions and culture upon people management practices and the key issues that arise. The overarching aim is to enable students to acquire an appreciation of, and the skills necessary to meet, the challenges and opportunities presented by a multicultural workforce in 21st century global workplaces and become effective global managers and leaders of the future. This includes consideration of issues of business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- Explain and illustrate the implications for people management when businesses internationalise.
- Critically analyse a range of theoretical models and frameworks pertaining to the behaviour of cross-border institutions, national culture and diversity management and apply them to global workplace situations.
- Develop an appreciation of, and be able to global debate, ethical and sustainability issues.
- Build cultural intelligence and other skills necessary to manage and lead a multicultural workforce.
The module harnesses students’ own capacity for self-learning by placing an emphasis on small group work. This includes transnational collaboration in the form of working virtually on projects with students on a comparable course in a university overseas through the use of video-conferencing and document-sharing technology. Students will be able to develop new skills, and build on those acquired previously, which are personally enriching and of value to employers worldwide, including, networking; virtual teamworking; the use of technology and delivering projects within timeframes.
Content Summary
The module will include an exploration of the following:
- The distinction between Domestic and International HRM and Comparative HRM.
- The influence of national culture and institutions upon key areas of people management, including performance management, employee engagement and managing diversity.
- Standardised v Localised approach to managing people.
- Skills and attributes of Global leadership
- Expatriate issues and repatriation, including Cross-Cultural Training.
- Conducting cross-cultural negotiations
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical behaviour in the global workplace.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Students will be able to explain and illustrate the implications for people management when businesses internationalise. |
| LO2 | Students will be able to critically analyse a range of theoretical models and frameworks pertaining to the behaviour of cross-border institutions, national culture and diversity management and apply them to a global workplace setting. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Group Presentation | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Cross-Cultural Study Report | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |